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Ep 158 She Had 2 VAs Fail (Then Realized She Was the Problem) | Shawn Kunkler & Tanya Jones

from Realtor180 | Real Estate Podcast for Agents Who Want to Grow with Shawn Kunkler · host Shawn Kunkler / Tanya Jones

Send us Fan MailMost agents hire a VA and expect magic. When it doesn't work out, they blame the VA, move on, and repeat the same mistake with the next one.Tanya Jones did it differently. After two VAs that didn't stick, she stopped pointing the finger and looked in the mirror. The problem wasn't them. It was her. And the moment she owned that, everything changed.In this episode, Tanya joins Shawn Kunkler for one of the most honest and practical conversations about building a real estate business that actually works without you. From inbox zero systems and SOP frameworks to a Bay Area networking community that draws agents from across the country, Tanya shares exactly how she and her business partner John built a machine that keeps them omnipresent, organized, and fully focused on their clients.If you're drowning in the 15-minute tasks you keep telling yourself you'll hand off someday, this is the episode that finally gets you to do it.What you'll learn:Why Tanya's first two VAs didn't fail, and what she did differently the third timeThe inbox zero CRM system her assistant runs completely on autopilotHow to hire VAs in their lane, build SOPs, and never start from scratch againThe exact framework for knowing what to delegate and what to keepWhy the one-hour investment today saves you a lifetime of 15-minute tasksSupport the show𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭.Most agents are tired of being busy but not productive. 𝘈𝘤𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘢𝘺 is the 52-card deck that turns professional chaos into 15-minute sprints.Draw a card. Do the thing. Build the business you know you are capable of.𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭:👉 www.fifteenminutemomentum.com--Join the Waitlist for the Realtor180 Inner Circle Group  https://www.realtor180.com/connect-with-us Are you a Real Estate Agent without an assistant, then bad news... You are the assistant. To learn more about getting the help you need click the link: https://virtualwithrisa.com/About the Podcast:Realtor180 is a weekly show dedicated to connecting you to top-performing agents nationwide to learn their insider secrets for succeeding on a massive scale. Each week we discover fresh marketing ideas, business strategies, and doses of inspiration to grow your business to the next level. More importantly, we will hear firsthand from industry experts about the pitfalls to avoid making along the way.Hit that subscribe button now, grab a notebook, and learn that one thing that will help you turn your business around 180 degrees.Watch the full episode on: https://www.youtube.com/@realtor180/videosConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram @shawn__kunklerFor inquiries and collaborations, contact us at...

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Send us Fan Mail Most agents hire a VA and expect magic. When it doesn't work out, they blame the VA, move on, and repeat the same mistake with the next one. Tanya Jones did it differently. After two VAs that didn't stick, she stopped pointing the finger and looked in the mirror. The problem wasn't them. It was her. And the moment she owned that, everything changed. In this episode, Tanya joins Shawn Kunkler for one of the most honest and practical conversations about building a real estate b...

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